Rahab

[ rey-hab ]

/ ˈreɪ hæb /

a harlot of Jericho who gave shelter to the two agents sent by Joshua to spy on the city. Joshua 2.

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From Late Latin Raab, from Greek Rhaáb, from Hebrew rāḥābh, a noun and personal name of uncertain meaning

His company was named Rahab and Endor, apparently after two controversial women of scripture.
Monsignor Meth Kevin Wallin: The Kinky Priest Who Sold Meth|Michael Daly|January 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Joshua also told Eleazar the high priest, and the senate, what the spies had sworn to Rahab, who continued what had been sworn.
The Antiquities of the Jews|Flavius Josephus
Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and sent them out another way?
Sermons of Christmas Evans|Joseph Cross
Two spies are sent to Jericho, who are received and concealed by Rahab.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various

Patsy looked lovingly at Caleb, and considered Rahab's offer to preach Benjamin's funeral sermon.
Negro Tales|Joseph Seamon Cotter
He said that Sarah lied, and so did Rahab; and therefore he could do it.
The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan|John Bunyan